مرکز تحقیقات ام اس تهران - دانشگاه علوم پزشکی تهران

The Prevalence of thyroid Functional Disorders And Autoimmune Diseases in MS Patients treated with Interferon Beta

The Prevalence of thyroid Functional Disorders And Autoimmune Diseases in MS Patients treated with Interferon Beta

The incidence of thyroid functional disorders and
autoimmune diseases in multiple sclerosis(MS)
patients who received interferon have been
reported in some studies. The mechanism by
which interferon therapy leads to thyroid disease is
unknown however, the result of various studies
suggest interactions of the immune system with
the direct toxic effects of interferons on thyroid
cells.

Demographic and clinical feature among patients with neuromyelitis optica in Iran

Demographic and clinical feature among patients with neuromyelitis optica in Iran

Neuromyelitys optica is a rare disease and epidemiological data on NMO is limited. The goal of this study was evaluation of demographic and clinical features of NMO in Caucasian population in Tehran, Iran.

Multiple Sclerosis prevalence and incidence in Tehran, Iran

Multiple Sclerosis prevalence and incidence in Tehran, Iran

Several reports from Iran have indicated a rise in
MS incidence and prevalence in recent years. A retrospective
population-based study was conducted to evaluate MS
incidence and prevalence in Tehran province.
The aim of this study was to detect significant changes in MS
epidemiology in Tehran during 1991 to 2014 utilizing Joinpoint
regression analysis.

Increasing prevalence and decreasing disease onset among of familial multiple sclerosis in Tehran, Iran

Increasing prevalence and decreasing disease onset among of familial multiple
sclerosis in Tehran, Iran

There is a significant increase of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in Tehran, the capital of Iran. There are studies that clarify the correlation between positive familial
history of MS and its incidence.